Colostrum Collector

... pump a few ML of colostrum at the hospital but not... to use a silicone suction collector and managed to get 5... the same color as the colostrum I got at the hospital ...

>>24086188 Colostrum >>24086166 Collector

Hello all. FTM to a 9 day old here - have been exclusively breast feeding so far with some syringed colostrum top up in the first few days before little one’s tongue tie was snipped and she was able to latch correctly. I have pumped briefly for relief once or twice as well. Not once have I noticed any milk leakage on my bra to the point I’ve stopped using breast pads as it seemed a waste (disposables) and I haven’t used my passive collector on non feeding side as don’t seem to have a let down. Is this normal? Baby dropped from 6lb10 at birth to 6lb1 day 3, back up to 6lb5 day 5 and will have her day 10 weigh in tomorrow so I assume my supply must be ok? submitted by /u/Toothfairy29 to r/breastfeeding [link] [comments]

Hi all! I recently bought loads of items in a panic for a friend who was having a home birth - she thought the baby was coming early and her home birth kit hadn’t arrived yet so I ordered tons of stuff in case the birth was imminent. It was a false alarm and the baby was 2 weeks late, so I’m looking to help get rid of some of this for her! I am in NYC and can schedule drop-off or shipping, FYI. I currently have: - peanut shaped yoga ball (no inflation device) - exam gloves (non sterile) - sterile gloves - stretcher sheets (large underpads) - underpads 23” x 36” - super absorbent sanitary pads - colostrum collector - cord clamps - sterile sponges - iodine - peri bottle - iced postpartum pads - hospital newborn blankets - home birth blanket Does anyone know where I might be able to donate these or give them away? I’ve scoured the internet but a lot of places take very specific donations and don’t necessarily need this stuff. Thank you!!! submitted by /u/Vagueusername133 to r/homebirth [link] [comments]

Hi all! I recently bought loads of items in a panic for a friend who was having a home birth - she thought the baby was coming early and her home birth kit hadn’t arrived yet so I ordered tons of stuff in case the birth was imminent. It was a false alarm and the baby was 2 weeks late, so I’m looking to help get rid of some of this for her! I currently have: - peanut shaped yoga ball (no inflation device) - exam gloves (non sterile) - sterile gloves - stretcher sheets (large underpads) - underpads 23” x 36” - super absorbent sanitary pads - colostrum collector - cord clamps - sterile sponges - iodine - peri bottle - iced postpartum pads - hospital newborn blankets - home birth blanket Does anyone know where I might be able to donate these or give them away? I’ve scoured the internet but a lot of places take very specific donations and don’t necessarily need this stuff. Thank you!!! submitted by /u/Vagueusername133 to r/nycparents [link] [comments]

I had a premie baby at 34 weeks, I was moving houses the same week I delivered, the amount of stress I went through caused me to make no milk at all the first 3-4 days, then I used a colostrum collector to send to the Nicu for my baby who was being treated and under support for breathing. Supply was so low I would drive all the way to the hospital with 1ml cause dr said anything would be helpful for the baby at that stage. I was so discouraged and almost gave up cause baby was already in formula for 2 weeks by then. Thankfully with lots of support from my mom and my husband I started getting more milk and today finally after 4 weeks& 3 days I pumped 125ml in my first session, and the babies weight has been finally growing the past 10 days. Things that helped:Garden cress seeds soaked & added in booked milk w butter and some sweetener+ almond/seeds, & lots of oats and broths. submitted by /u/brownhairedfloof to r/breastfeeding [link] [comments]

I am 36+2 weeks along, i leak colostrum since i was 14 weeks along, but some leaks showed since the 8th week, but they were almost unnoticeable and basically non existent, i had to pay attention to see that. I absolutely hate that i leak so much, especially at night, because it leaks on my belly and on my thighs, my top is soaked. I do not want to wear a bra and boob pads as i do want to sleep comfy. What's the worst part? It doesn't even indicate what milk supply i will have! I would love to pump and donate, but God knows if i will even have milk. Can i even collect this if this is literally leaking so much? Should i wait until I'll be 38 weeks along? submitted by /u/RayInAcAn to r/pregnant [link] [comments]

1.Did you just squeeze your nips or use a pump? 2.If I get a little bit and freeze it, can I add to the frozen stash in the same collector or do I need to use a new collector? 3.Did you take some to hospital when you were in labour? If yes, what did you store it in? Any other tips and tricks welcomed submitted by /u/Crafty_Reflection410 to r/PregnancyUK [link] [comments]

I just made it through my first week with a newborn and I just wanted to share some things I learned from the experience. What did I actually use in the hospital? Her outfits, a pack of water, my phone, and toiletries. My husband brought a blanket, pillow, and some snacks. Hospital should provide a manual pump with a colostrum collector but you can bring your own. Hospital provided a baby blanket, diapers, wipes, nose sucker, thermometer, pacifier, and a shirt. You will want to sleep as much as you can. How can I sleep? You won't get much sleep in the hospital, but when you get home share 5 hour shifts with your significant other or whoever is there to help you. He sleeps 5 hours, then I sleep 5 hours and we get any extra we can. One person sleeps/watches the baby in a seperate room while the other sleeps undisturbed. Babies make a lot of noise. Diaper changes? When you change them do it after they eat and let them stay with the diaper open but still underneath them for a minute before changing it, they will likely pee or poop when the air hits or you lift them up to change them. Feedings? Burp them after every half ounce or between boobs to help prevent spit up or reflux, and when done feeding hold them in a more upright position for 10 minutes. They may hiccup or spit up after feeding if you change them after from the crying, it's normal. Crying can make them hiccup in general this early. First Pediatric Appointment? Bring a blanket and extra diaper, they will undress your baby for the visit. Clothes? Bring newborn and size 0-3 month in case. But they likely will wear newborn. We mistakenly though 0-3 months would fit and it was too big. Two-way zipper onsies with built in mittens are great. Velcro swaddles are also a life saver. submitted by /u/notanaturalbornidjit to r/BabyBumps [link] [comments]

I own a pump, some bottles, and a colostrum collector kit. I just realized I’m 8 weeks out and I don’t know the first thing about pumping. Is it rocket science? What do I use the haka for? Update: just want to thank everyone for the amazing advice! I have a prenatal lactation consultant appointment for next week to get my nipples sized and go over my pump together. And then I’ll meet with her again PP. thank you for the info about the haka as well! FTM and my mom didn’t breastfeed so this is all so new and foreign to me I really appreciate the community jumping in:) submitted by /u/Upset-Ad-7897 to r/beyondthebump [link] [comments]

I'm 38w and hoping to breastfeed, have had some moderate success with antenatal colostrum collection. Just wondering what products did you find critical for first few weeks, and what are wait and see items? I've got ice packs, a feeding pillow, lanolin, silverettes and nipple guards so far. Should I be getting other things, E.g. pumps, letdown collector, bottles etc? I want to be prepared and make post partum period as easy as possible, but don't want to buy things that may not be necessary until we know if we need them. Thanks so much for any advice 🙏🏻 submitted by /u/DesperateFuel9546 to r/BabyBumpsandBeyondAu [link] [comments]

ETA: I’m exclusively pumping and I love it. I think I have dysmorphic milk ejection reflex. I distract myself when I pump, but I absolutely adore feeding with the bottle. I do want to breastfeed, and have been expressing colostrum for the last two weeks to supplement if the beginning stages don’t go well. That being said, the idea of pumping milk does not seem appealing to me. It seems lonely and tedious. I have ADHD and think I would struggle to do it. Storing milk and washing pump parts seems like a daunting task and I think I’d be scared to do it wrong. I think I’d rather just feed my baby when I need to, and once my milk supply is regulated have my partner feed him formula once a day. Does this make sense? Am I missing something about pumping? It seems that most breastfeeding parents choose to do both. I am also aware that I may need a hand pump and/or collectors for letdown in case I have an oversupply, I just don’t feel the need to intentionally create an oversupply. submitted by /u/KarleenBean to r/pregnant [link] [comments]

UPDATE: Had a chat with my dad and he apologized and we’ve made some space in the fridge and freezer dedicated to my breastmilk. And now I have 36ml total frozen and I couldn’t be more proud. I’m 19 and still live with my dad (I know I’m a complete loser lol.) I’m 37 weeks 6 days pregnant and spent over an hour spread out today collecting nearly 2ml of colostrum in a haakaa collector. I know it’s not much but I’m still very upset that it all went to waste. I cried washing it down the sink and feel like I could have done more to prevent this. Am I crazy for being so upset over something so stupid? Edit: On top of this I had a hard day finding out during a fetal assessment that I’m lower on amniotic fluid than I should be. Feeling like I’ve completely failed at this parenting thing and I haven’t even started yet. submitted by /u/hotdog131 to r/BabyBumps [link] [comments]

Feel like there’s not a ton of info on this. submitted by /u/Impossible-Cheek4352 to r/BabyBumps [link] [comments]

Are they worth it? This is my second. With my first I had tons of trouble getting any colostrum, any latch, or supply. By week 4, I was only pumping 7oz a day and baby was not latching still. Anyway, I have no idea if my colostrum would even come in on time for these collectors to be useful for when it comes time to feed in hospital in case baby #2 also has trouble latching. I see women starting a supply of colostrum at 38 weeks? Yay or nay? Im currently 31 weeks pregnant so starting all my prep early! As I may be getting induced at 39 weeks. submitted by /u/Infamous-trex13 to r/breastfeeding [link] [comments]

I’m due 2/14 and rounding up some of the final things I may need. A girlfriend of mine recommended colostrum collection using my hand pump. Coincidentally, another girlfriend of mine gifted me an unopened box of 6 of the Haakaa colostrum collectors. How many of these should I have on hand? They come in sterile packaging, which makes me think they shouldn’t be reused. What was your experience with colostrum collection. submitted by /u/Successful-Search541 to r/breastfeeding [link] [comments]

So I’m seeing things being purchased off of my registry and I feel like people are avoiding the breastfeeding items. I can’t know for sure why, but I can’t help but wonder if it makes people feel awkward to buy these things for someone else? I’ll admit, I had a feeling no one would buy the nipple cream I put on there lol, but no biters on the storage bags, manual pump, colostrum collectors, etc. I was even questioning putting some nipple shields on there, but now I don’t know. Seeing this now, I will say that I will definitely be “brave” and head straight to any breastfeeding items on any baby registries that come my way from now on. Any other moms who breastfed or intended to breastfeed experience this with their registries? submitted by /u/1841Leech to r/BabyBumps [link] [comments]

Hi everyone, I (27F) will be 38 weeks pregnant on Thursday and I've started collecting colostrum this last week. I've been able to collect around 8 mls a day, and I have 24 mls in the freezer right now. I've been using the 4ml silicon haaka colostrum collectors, but I'm thinking of switching to the 1 ml syringes. I don't know if baby will be able to use up 4ml of colostrum in the haaka collector before it times out and has to be thrown away. I don't want to waste the colostrum if I can avoid it. I breastfed my daughter (my first) right after she was born but we struggled even with a lactation consultant. She had jaundice and lost more weight than her pediatrician was comfortable with that first week. We ended up giving her formula which I was hoping to avoid at the time. I'm hoping this time around, I can supplement breastfeeding with my expressed colostrum so that I can have peace of mind and know baby is getting all that they need. Do you think l'II avoid waste by switching to smaller syringes? Am I overthinking this? Any other advice? Thank you in advance for your help! submitted by /u/sonargoddess0921 to r/breastfeeding [link] [comments]

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Just curious if it’s safe to use the medela milk collector for colostrum collection? I’ve been trying to find things to collect it but unsure what safe and what not safe to use. I know the Haakaa is safe to use but I can not find it anywhere and the medela is the closest thing to it. So I’m just curious if it safe to use. Also second question how would I store the collected colostrum? Like can I freeze is in a milk bag or does it have to be stored in a syringe? submitted by /u/SpecificLie6808 to r/BabyBumps [link] [comments]

Hello! I’m collecting colostrum for the first time. This is my second pregnancy, we had a bumpy road but ultimately very successful with my first. One of the lessons was to have colostrum on hand early on as kiddo was jaundiced. We received some haakaa colostrum collectors from my SIL that we’re using but I can’t seem to find any video/instructions for actually feeding with them. Is it just the finger method? Is there anything special I should be aware of? TIA! submitted by /u/rangerdangerrq to r/breastfeeding [link] [comments]

I'm wondering if the Haaka colostrum collectors that kinda look like a little syringe are worth it. I'm just now 28 weeks and haven't produced anything yet. If they are worth it, how many did you get and did you freeze some early on? If you didn't think they were worth it, what do you recommend instead? Thank you! submitted by /u/katherrrrrine to r/BabyBumps [link] [comments]

Do these use suction, or do you have to squeeze your breast/nipple with your hand and drip into the vial? Also, anyone else think the Haakaa logo with the faceless mouth is really disturbing?? 👅 submitted by /u/wheredig to r/breastfeeding [link] [comments]

I took a breastfeeding class at 30 weeks, hoping I'd learn all I needed to feed my baby. I was taught about the special "Golden Hour" (I didn't even get it anyways do to complications with my daughter's birth), cues and stages of my baby wanting to eat, and how to latch on. They made everything seem extremely easy and magical and that those are all the things I needed to know (it was a 4 hour class too). My book taught me those and the positions I could use to feed her with so I figured that there really wasn't much else when it came to breastfeeding. Sadly, I was so mistaken. There was so much more to it than I had ever imagined and I felt so stupid not knowing a lot of them beforehand and how to deal with them. I wanted to make this post just so hopefully you won't feel as clueless and dumbfounded as I was and if you already know most of these then awesome! You're doing way better than I was when I was pregnant. I'll try to add in some of my personal experiences too (even though I'm only 9wks pp) and when I say breastfeeding I mean both nursing and pumping (I'm an exclusive pumper). Also disclaimer-I'm not a doctor or anything..just trying to help out fellow moms: Engorgement- when your boobs are overfilled with milk. Happens pretty often within the first few weeks and can happen if your baby's eating schedule changes or because you haven't pumped in a longer time than you normally do. They'll feel rock solid and like actual rocks on your chests..I'm pretty sure I could have knocked someone out with them lol. To relieve, you just need to nurse or pump. If your baby is sleeping and you're engorged, I believe you can pump just a little to get rid of that uncomfortable feeling. Overall engorgement goes away once your milk supply starts to regulate (they say that's at about 12 weeks pp). Clogged ducts- the name says it all. You get this lump on your boob where it is and its hot, red, and kind of painful. It happens when you haven't expressed your milk (or all of it during your last feed) and so the milk starts to build up and hardens. The best way moms say to get rid of them (and I haven't done this personally) is to have your SO suck it out. Other options are to just pump and nurse your baby and massage the crap out of it while that's happening (that's what I prefer lol). The supplement, sunflower lecithin, is known to help prevent clogs. Mastitis- oh lordy. This is an infection in your breast tissue. I've had it three times already and let me tell you, it SUCKS..but I learned how to deal and prevent it so I haven't had it since early October. You get these flu-like symptoms--and the first time I had it, I thought it was the flu. I had a fever and the chills like never before all three times and on top of that your boob(s) are in excruciating pain. You can get them from either not fully emptying with every feeding/pumping session, and/or because you left your boobs engorged for too long causing clogs and infection. What I did each time (and it went away within 24 hours--if it didn't then I was going to go to the hospital) was take ibuprofen for the swelling, acetaminophen for the fever, chilled the boob with an ice pack when not nursing/pumping, warmed it up when I was about to pump, and finally (the worst part) massage the ever living crap out of your boob(s) with each nursing/pumping session. It will hurt but its the best way to get rid of it. Even though you have an infection in your boob(s), the milk is still safe to give to your baby, however, mastitis (and I want to say all infections/colds don't quote me on that) can lower your milk supply--my right boob had the mastitis and its a tiny lil bitch compared to my left massive one. Disclaimer: I didn't get treated for mine and if you feel like you have mastitis and feel like you should get it checked out, then go! Thrush- a yeast infection that your nipples and your baby can get. This I have no personal experience with (and hopefully will never get) but its still something good to know. Its a pain in the nipple (or wherever it is) and your nipples have white on them (not because of dried milk or peeling skin from BF). Signs for your baby are white patches all over the mouth (not just the tongue) and when you wipe it off, its still there, and a fussier baby. To prevent is to keep your boobies dry and don't give it a warm, moist environment that most fungus likes--make sure your nipples are clean! Going to the doctor for it is best as I have no advice on what to do with it but you can still BF. Letdown- the nerves in your breast signalling to release milk. Some women can feel it--the tingle or warm sensation (some say it's kinda painful), but it can happen while your baby is suckling, or even before you start BFing (like me). My letdown was too forceful for my baby in the beginning weeks and usually if that's the case, you empty out your boobs a little before you nurse but I didn't want to sit there and empty it while she was fussy and wanted to eat so I quit nursing and switched to exclusively pumping. I shouldn't have given up so soon but oh well. ALSO, little did I know that when you BF, no matter which breast your baby is on, BOTH of your boobs will have letdowns..at the same time because its a reflex. Yeah, wtf body..this milk is precious and you stress me out by having to worry about making sure my baby can latch with my strong letdown and my other leaky breast? Depends on the woman on how much you will leak but some women just put a wash cloth there to absorb it, or if you don't want it to go to waste then I highly recommend a Haakaa. I never used it while nursing (I did when I single pumped though) but it's a hands free "pump" (not really a pump..more of a milk collector) that you suction right onto your boob while the other one is being used. I use it now for when I'm leaking out of the shower. Supply- (possible trigger?) how much milk your body produces. Yes all women are designed to produce milk. No, not all can produce enough to keep up with their baby's demands. Some women can only pump out 1oz from both breasts and others, like myself, pump around 12-15oz each time. The amount doesn't really matter, what matters is that your baby is being fed. It is 1000000% OK that you're giving your baby formula. Some under-producing moms feed a mix of formula and breast milk, and that is okay. Don't let your MIL, coworker, or some stupid ass stranger tell you otherwise..don't let them get to you. I have some tips to share to increase supply but note that it's not for everyone: oatmeal, Gatorade, Body Armor, Starbuck's Pink Drink, coconut water, water in general lol, dark beer, sex (share this to your SO knowing its consequences lol), carbs, and fenugreek (usually what is in the tea to increase supply. However fenugreek can do the exact opposite to some women and lower supply so be careful when you go to that resort. Also it can cause gassiness in your baby). Things that I know lowers supply: sage, thyme, peppermint, eating less--going on a diet, estrogen (soy products, switching from mini pill to a BC pill with estrogen). Starting your period will also decrease supply but it should only be temporary...I have yet to start my period so idk fully if it’ll come back. There might be more but those I know work. If you oversupply, you can stash your milk in the freezer to either donate or save for later (I donate mine). You will also be an empty pit. You thought you were hungry when you were pregnant? Think again! I cannot stop eating and I haven’t gained an ounce. Be careful though because some women do gain weight even though they are BFing. Milk storage- a link with a little about it and a picture you can save for later. Storing about 3oz into your milk bags that you're going to freeze will allow a faster thawing time. Here's a link on how to thaw breast milk--because I don't use any freezer milk I don't have the greatest knowledge of them. Speaking of frozen milk, depending on the woman, your milk might have high lipase when you thaw it. It's a natural enzyme that helps break down the fat in your milk. Some babies are able to drink it and other's are picky and won't drink it (due to it's metallic taste) and another indicator is that it smells a little soapy. You can add non-alcoholic vanilla extract into the milk for a better flavor, scald your milk before freezing (losing some of its anti-bacterial properties), donate, or use it as a milk bath! Milk baths- I bathe my daughter every Mon, Wed, and Fri. On Monday's, with whatever leftover or milk gone bad that I have, I give her a milk bath after I wash her. It's known to help get rid of rashes (I've seen it happen), cradle cap, and helps moisturize the skin. It can also fix broken bones (lol I'm kidding). I just pour enough milk in to where the water is foggy and pour the milk-water on her enough times until I feel like its time to get out. If you're taking a bath yourself, you'll get your own milk bath because your boobs like to leak when its warm haha. Vitamin D- from what my daughter's pediatrician told me (and it kind of makes sense too), all BF babies need a vitamin D supplement. Its not in your milk and babies shouldn't be directly exposed to the sun so the best way for them to get their strong bones are to be taking liquid Vitamin D supplements. Depending on your hospital/doctor you're baby will either be prescribed it or just merely told to get it. We were prescribed it and she takes 1ml a day (I put it in her bottle) and its even butterscotch flavored. You can give it to them straight up in liquid form but be prepared for a confused face and some spitting it out (that's ok). Fat content- there are two types of milk your baby gets with each feed: foremilk and hindmilk. Foremilk is thin and basically quenches your baby's thirst and it looks like thinned out milk almost. Very watery. Hindmilk is the fatty milk where your baby get all its nutrients and fat to get them rolls. They need both. Also, your milk does not increase the older your baby gets, your milk get fattier. If you put your expressed milk into a bottle and put it in the fridge, you'll see the separation and it's pretty cool and the fattier your milk, the thicker your "milk plug" will be--it's pretty rewarding. I think that is everything that I can think of off the top of my head and on my list (yes I made a list). If there's more, feel free to add in the comments and if I think of more, I'll edit and add it in. I don't have the greatest info on nursing (because I quit it after about a week) but I do have a lot of info on pumping and exclusively pumping so if you have any questions on that, feel free to message me! There are support groups for all types of feeding on Facebook and the ones that are necessary for me have made my life so much easier. In the beginning, you will get blisters and crack nipples but your boobs will get used to it--just keep using that nipple ointment! I hope I was able to help at least one mom with this post and not cause added stress into their postpartum lives than there already is. I was pretty stressed out because of my lack of knowledge and me relying to heavily on my breastfeeding class. I hope that by the end of this post you all will keep in mind that yes, breast milk is good for your baby but being FED is BEST! Happy Sunday! ​ I just uploaded and I’m already adding an edit lol: Don’t feel bad if one boob produces more than the other. Its normal. Everyone has a shitty titty and a MVB (most valuable boob). They will be lobsided though and you can try to power pump it to kind of even out to supply but sometimes that doesn’t work (I’m the prime example of it😭) Another edit: kellymom.com has amazing BF (nursing & pumping) info. I went on it a lot when I first started! submitted by /u/ym-rose-masa to r/BabyBumps [link] [comments]